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Colorado Hometown Weekly Around the Towns Nov. 4

Sticky Fingers Cooking is bringing all the ingredients and expertise to Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., at 4 p.m. Nov. 3 to show teens how to create veggie-filled Temaki Sushi. Registration required: www.mylibrary.us or call 888-861-7323.

Friends of a Feather

Nature's Educators will introduce young animal lovers to birds of prey using a puppet and a special story at 11 a.m. Nov. 4 at Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St. For children in pre-kindergarten through kindergarten. Registration required: www.mylibrary.us or call 888-861-7323.

Pop Tart Perfection

Kids in grades three through five can make fruity Pop Tarts with iced vanilla steamers with . Sticky Fingers Cooking at 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St. Registration required: MyLibrary.us or 888-861-7323.

Sports Safety and Nutrition

Physicians Stephanie Mayer and Bridget Younger from Children's Hospital Colorado, and Bryan Snyder, director of team nutrition for the Denver Broncos, will speak about injury and concussion prevention and optimal nutrition practices for children's performance at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St. Registration required: www.mylibrary.us or call 888-861-7323.

Shop and support artisans from around the world at market that opens at 9 a.m. Nov. 13 at St. Luke Orthodox Christian Church, 722 Austin Ave. Information: Paula, 303-665-401.

Thanksgiving Harvest of Stories "Tellabration"

Northern Colorado Storytellers will celebrate the season at the Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., at 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Traditional and modern stories, including "The Ants and the Grasshopper," "The Giant Carrot" and "Love Like Salt." Nonperishable food items will be collected for the Erie Community Food Bank. Information: www.mylibrary.us or call 888-861-7323.

Local History Series: The Indians of the Colorado Plains

Program presented by Mark Mavrogianes, history instructor at Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St.

Movie and a Craft at library

Kids in grades kindergarten through eighth grade can watch "The Emperor's New Groove" (tated G)and then make a craft to take home at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St. Free popcorn. Feel free to bring your own water bottle or other snacks. Registration required: www.mylibrary.us or call 888-861-7323.

Time For Change Fitness Group meets Tuesdays

Meets at 8 a.m. Tuesdays in community room upstairs at McCallum Law Office. All fitness levels welcome. Full body workout with interval training/circuit training. First session is free; $40 for a 10-session punch card. RSVP required for all classes: Tracy Rewerts, TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or 303-828-2856.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Fridays

The Erie chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous hosts meetings three times each week at Erie United Methodist Church, 604 Holbrook St.

The Erie Early Risers group meets at noon on Tuesdays and noon on Fridays. Erie Group No. 1 meets at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Features works by eight local artists on display through Nov. 4 at pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio, 401 S. Public Road. Information: 720-890-7888 or particularsart.com.

Twilight Zone, Volume X

Step back in time with three classic episodes from the original "Twilight Zone" TV series, performed live by Theater Company of Lafayette, complete with vintage commercials. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 14; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8 at Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St. Tickets: $10 to $16. Information: tclstage.org.

Events this month at museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., include: Mountain Kids Story Time with bubbles, short stories and a sing-a-long with shakers at noon every Thursday. Music & Movement Program presented by Integral Steps at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 13. The Little Clinic Exhibit grand opening celebration from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 14. Explore the medical field through play and take on the role of health care provider or patient. WOW! Craft Club from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Making Thanksgiving crafts. Craft Club is geared for children ages 3 and older. Events included with museum admission. Information: www.wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Meetup.com group for artists in Lafayette is forming. Hosted by pARTiculars Art Gallery, the group is for anyone who is interested in the arts and art classes in and around Lafayette. Monthly shows, events, classes and workshops. More than 500 events planned for the year. For more information, go to http://www.meetup.com/Lafayette-Visual-Arts/.

The Louisville library offering writing space for NANOWRIMO writers through November. All writers welcome to meet with other writers and discuss challenges and successes. At 3 p.m. Nov. 4 and 2 p.m. Nov. 6 in second-floor board room at Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St.

'13: The Musical' at Louisville MS

CenterStage Theatre Company presents "13: The Musical" at 7p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 and 1 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at Louisville Middle School, 1341 Main St. High-energy show for all ages about the lessons one learns throughout life. Information: 303-903-0928.

Solar Scopes with the Longmont Astronomical Society

Longmont Astronomical Society will set up special telescopes made for solar viewing between 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 7 at Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St.

'Most Likely to Succeed' screening and panel discussion

Screening of Sundance hit film and panel discussion about education in innovation age at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Louisville Middle School, 1341 Main St. Information; 303-903-0928.

Citizens' Action Council's November community meeting will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at Alfalfa's Market Louisville, 785 E. South Boulder Road. Alex Bradley from Louisville Schools Enrollment will present "Present, Proposed, and Potential Development in Louisville." Open forum to raise issues and concerns about what is happening in Louisville will follow. CAC is a grassroots organization founded in 2012 to actively Louisville and residents to ensure Louisville remains an economically viable community. Information: 303-335-4200.

Pathways to Success Series: The Fatherhood Journey

Learn about the important role that fathers play in children's lives and how fathers can connect more deeply at presentation at at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St. For more information

Climate Change: It's Still a Hot Topic!

Louisville Open Space Division and Open Space Advisory Board presenting three-part series on climate change topics ranging from the current state of climate science to predicted effects on Colorado water and Front Range vegetation. Events at 7 p.m. at Louisville Middle School, 1341 Main St. Nov. 19: Climate Change and Front Range Vegetation with Tim Seastedt. Free, but space is limited and tickets are required. Tickets available a month in advance at louisvilleco.gov/residents/parks-recreation-/open-space-division/climate-change-symposium.

Acupuncture clinic for veterans

Free acupuncture clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. No appointment necessary; last treatment starts at 7:30 p.m. Held at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, 317 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 6. Information: itea.edu or 720-890-1577.

PI Fun Runs

Pearl Izumi and Upslope Brewing Company are sponsoring 3.14-mile PI Fun Runs on the third Wednesday of the month to bring people together to run, drink beer, and have fun. For more information, check out Pearl Izumi on Facebook at facebook.com/PearlIzumiRunning.

Hackerspace at library

Informal, mentored tech drop in for all ages who want to develop their programming skills meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays at Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road. Mentors available to help kids, teens and adults with coding projects.

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